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SolarWorld AG's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2016 was €-2.02.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was €-6.18.
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
SolarWorld AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
SolarWorld AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SolarWorld AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:SWVK vs SUNW, RGSE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, SolarWorld AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
SolarWorld AG PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarWorld AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SolarWorld AG's PE Ratio falls into.
SolarWorld AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
SolarWorld AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-6.18
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-6.18 mean?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-6.18 as of Dec. 2016. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SolarWorld AG and its competitors.
Is SolarWorld AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SolarWorld AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-6.18.
How does SolarWorld AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-6.18 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Semiconductors company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SolarWorld AG and its competitors. SolarWorld AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-6.18. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-6.18. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-6.18 as of Dec. 2016. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.
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